Teen Tech & Design Program Lead

The New York Public Library; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Public Library is seeking an Associate Manager for Teen Technology and Design to lead training and curriculum development across 88 branches. This role focuses on creative technology education for teens, with a hybrid schedule and 35 hours per week.

You will work with branch staff, develop resources, coordinate equipment and logistics, and help teens gain new digital skills in music, video, 3-D printing, and design. Hybrid with some travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; related fields considered.
• 3+ years of experience with teens in libraries, schools, or nonprofits.
• Experience teaching hands-on workshops for teens or educators.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum for professional development trainings for teen-serving library staff to use creative technology tools (3-D printers, recording studio tech, silkscreen, etc.).
• Write and design instructional materials and guides for teen library programs.
• Coordinate logistics for creative technology education initiatives, including purchasing and receiving equipment and scheduling installations.
• Facilitate meetings and outreach to teen-serving staff to support program goals.
• Provide troubleshooting support for teen-facing creative technology tools in branches.
• Collaborate with TTAD team and Young Adult Programs to generate new ideas and initiatives.
• Occasionally co-facilitate teen library programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teen program development

Workshop facilitation

Curriculum design

Staff training

Communication skills

Teens engagement

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Time management

Education

Master’s Degree in Education, Library Sciences, Digital Media, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

The New York Public Library is seeking an Associate Manager for Teen Technology and Design to lead training and curriculum development across 88 branches. This role focuses on creative technology education for teens, with a hybrid schedule and 35 hours per week.

You will work with branch staff, develop resources, coordinate equipment and logistics, and help teens gain new digital skills in music, video, 3-D printing, and design. Hybrid with some travel.